As a Purchasing Administrator, you will manage purchase order execution, supplier communication, pricing data validation, and purchasing records. Reporting to the Purchasing & Warehouse Supervisor, you will support cost control, procurement efficiency, transaction integrity, and auditable documentation across the purchasing process.
Key responsibilities
- Validate purchase requisition completeness and approval status before purchase order creation.
- Generate purchase orders within two working days of approval for at least 95% of transactions.
- Cross-check purchase order details against approved price lists to maintain at least 98% price accuracy.
- Track PR-to-PO cycle times, identify delays, and maintain timestamped purchase order records.
- Dispatch purchase orders to suppliers on the day of creation and update acknowledgment status within one working day.
- Record supplier delivery commitments, monitor deviations, and elevate unconfirmed purchase orders beyond one working day.
- Maintain complete supplier communication logs and purchasing documentation.
- Compile monthly supplier pricing data, reconcile it against approved price lists, and identify price variances.
- Maintain historical price and supplier databases for trend tracking, reporting, and audit reference.
- Prepare monthly price analysis reports covering variance summaries and frequency.
- Maintain accurate supplier master data, including contacts, lead times, categories, availability, holiday schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Monitor supplier availability risks and flag potential supply disruptions at least three days in advance.
- Compile sourcing comparison data covering price, minimum order quantity, and lead time for new requests.
- Document supplier quotations, maintain traceable sourcing records, and track sourcing request completion timelines.
- Maintain supplier shortlist databases by material category and prepare sourcing documentation aligned with procurement requirements.
- Coordinate with the Purchasing & Warehouse Supervisor, Procurement Staff, Finance, Warehouse Team, and suppliers on validation, sourcing, pricing, delivery, and receiving activities.
- Reject incomplete or unapproved purchase requisitions, block purchase orders with price mismatches, and escalation supplier non-confirmation according to established controls.
What we're looking for
- Minimum Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
- One to two years of experience in purchasing or procurement administration; F&B experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Familiarity with ERP or purchasing systems.
- Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, documentation, and record-keeping discipline.
- Ability to manage high-volume transactions within tight deadlines.
- High integrity when handling pricing and supplier data.
- A structured and process-driven approach to work.